This writing assignment will give you a glimpse into the nature of American slavery. Please provide well-developed and insightful answers to the following questions based on Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave (1845). His wrenching autobiography serves as an invaluable primary account detailing the aspects, mechanisms, and evils of American slavery seen through the eyes of a man who lived and escaped from it. When answering these questions, don’t simply rephrase or regurgitate Douglass’s words, but utilize and express your own. For some background on Douglass’ life, read about abolitionism on pages 332-335 of your textbook. Three (3) point questions may be answered in one-two paragraphs and the ten (10) point question in three-four paragraphs. To submit the assignment, send via Canvas to the Assignments Module (preferred) for Writing Assignment #5 and or send via a Word or PDF file.1. Explain why Douglass knows nothing of his accurate age. In describing the ways slaves understood or “related” to their biological parents, what does Douglass know about his father and describe the kind of relationship Douglass had with his mother Harriet? (3 points)2. Douglass sees the first of many slave evils during the whipping of his Aunt Hester. According to Douglass, describe what kind of offenses or perceived offenses that a slave can commit to warrant brutal punishment or whippings? (3 points)3. Provide a general overview of the kind of clothing, food, and living quarters that are typically afforded to slaves. (3 points)4. Douglass provides stark information about the torturous and controlling nature of slavery. In other words, Douglass clearly shows the complete and absolute power the master has over his slave. What various episodes from his narrative does Douglass provide to reflect this power relationship? [Note: the master is not the same as the overseer, but you are permitted to describe the actions of the overseer in this answer] (10 points)NOITE: READ THE CHAPTER1 IN ATTACHED DOCUMENT

Read this article https://templeu.instructure.com/courses/86382/files/10524388/download?verifier=6uXUKeDqfA1lMTF5POnHZBUhjqyRJzlLv1PiQ0SO&wrap=1Then, listen to these musical examples mentioned in the article and watch the music videos:https://youtu.be/TTRhUWWd4cMhttps://youtu.be/qnn0Bju3wighttps://youtu.be/ECxBHhMc7oIhttps://youtu.be/-sElstTIWf4https://youtu.be/lJUFrBIDhLYWhen you are done, respond to at least one of the following prompts. Indicate which prompt(s) you are responding to. Your post should be a minimum of 200 words long, excluding any citations or direct quotes. Clearly reference the article in your response. 1. On page 112, the author states "While major record labels often tend to sell their female stars by highlighting their sexual desirability, some female performers managed to carve out a representational space by highlighting girl themes that energized girl solidarity and held up the possibility for a re-articulation of young femininity." Using at least two of the music video examples taken from above and/or one example from the lesson, provide examples of music that highlights sexual desirability and performers who have attempted to re-articulate what it means to be an empowered female performing artist. Consider the music, lyrics, and visuals of the music video. Be sure to reference the article to support your response. 2. The author describes Ayumi Hamasaki as a 'white' goddess and Misia as a 'black' music diva. What are the racial implications of this statement, and how do you personally feel about it? Provide examples in support of your argument. Keep in mind that the author of this article is not Japanese, lives in the United States, and is writing for a primarily English-speaking audience.3. On page 116, the author states that "Music video is the key to Hamasaki’s and other female performers’ success. Beyond serving as marketing tools, they produce gender discourses that, rather than reiterate gender norms, complicate them." Using at least one of the music video examples above, explain how this can be true. Be sure to find and reference additional support from the article.4. Using the article as a reference, argue foror against this statement: Ayumi Hamasaki is a positive role model for Japanese women. Use at least one of the music videos to support your argument and clear references to the article.5. On page 123, the author presents a Japanese perspective about Misia and her music: "R&B is captured as a neo-Japanese sign in the sense that the singer’s message is that we (in Japan) are in possession of ‘blackness’; it is not an import, it is part of our own culture … what makes us Japanese is getting more and more complex and diverse, and African American music is part of it.' "What does this mean? Do you agree or disagree, and why? Use at least one of the music videos and additional information from the article to support your argument.ResponsesPlease post at least two responses. For each response, provide a counter-argument to the original argument, using examples to support your ideas. You do not necessarily have to personally agree with your argument. For one of your responses, you may reply to someone who commented on your post instead of responding to someone else.